ILL 7 Academic Paragraph Review

Front

What is a claim in academic writing?

Back

A claim is a reason that supports your topic sentence.

Front

What is the correct order for writing an academic paragraph?

Back

The correct order is: Topic sentence, Claim, Evidence, Clarification, Concluding Sentence.

Front

What is evidence in the context of an academic paragraph?

Back

Evidence is an example that supports your claim and adds proof to it.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What role does clarification play in an academic paragraph?

Back

Clarification is a sentence that explains your evidence and connects it back to your claim.

Front

Can you have more than one evidence sentence supporting your claim?

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Yes, you can have multiple evidence sentences to strengthen your writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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Why is it important to have a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence summarizes the main point and provides closure to the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the purpose of using evidence in academic writing?

Back

The purpose of using evidence is to substantiate your claims and enhance the credibility of your argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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How does a claim differ from evidence?

Back

A claim is a statement that asserts a viewpoint, while evidence provides support for that claim.

Front

What is the significance of linking clarification back to the claim?

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Linking clarification back to the claim ensures coherence and reinforces the argument being made.